Little, Brown and Company 4/8/2014. New hardcover. in Brand New jacket. Later printing. Store pick: Beekle lives in a land of imaginary friends, waiting to be imagined by his perfect friend. Time passes, and all of Beekle's fellow imaginary friends leave, but Beekle remains unimagined. So he sets off to find his friend anyway. A magical story with great illustrations, about finding your own place in the world, even if you have to think outside the box to get there. -Melissa O., store employee and mom of 2 Signed by author. Caldecott Award Medalist.

Publisher Description

This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and-at long last-is given his special name: Beekle. "New York Time"s bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art, creating an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world.